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KEEP YOUR SUMMERTIME FUN AND SAFE

COMPASS—U of I AND SPEAK WITH CONFIDENCE

BIG LITTLE TRAINING—JUNE

RAVE ABOUT YOUR LITTLE—WAY TO GO HOPE!

JUNE MATCH ACITIVITIES

BIRDIES FOR CHAIRTY—SUPER-SIZE YOUR GIFT

SUMMER COMMUNITY TO-DO’S

MONEYMONEY--WISE KIDSWISE KIDS——IH MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CREDIT UNIONIH MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CREDIT UNION

HEALTHY KIDS—UNITYPOINT HEALTH—TRINITY

2016 BBBS GOLF OUTING—RESERVE YOUR FOURSOME!

WHITESIDE COUNTY UPDATE—JUNE

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO JUNE MATCHES!

McDONOUGH COUNTY JUNE UPDATE

100 DAYS / 100 BIGS

BIGS NIGHT OUT—JUNE 28

JUNE CRAFT ACTIVITIES

PLANT SALE GREAT SUCCESS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR—JUNE

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The summer season should be fun and exciting for you and your Little. These warm school-free months are the ideal time for picnics, bike rides, swimming pool fun and adventures in the park. In addition to rising temperatures and increased opportunities for fun, summer is also associated with rising rates of injury amongst children. Take some time to have a conversation about safety with your Little to ensure that you both are safety conscious and ready to enjoy the summer together! Keep you and your Little safe with these tips:

● At the pool, make sure there are separate changing areas where you and your Little can change in and out of your bathing suits.

● Wear sunscreen SPF 30 or higher, reapply every two hours. Ask your Little if it’s OK for you to help them apply sunscreen. ● Protect your eyes with sunglasses and/or a hat. ● Bumps, bruises and boo-boos happen; keep a basic first aid kit

in your car. ● When kids are having fun, they forget to take time to cool off

and drink water. Take breaks from your activities to ensure that your Little stays properly hydrated.

● Pack bug repellant and be mindful of areas that may have a high tick population.

● Know your Little’s allergies and make sure he/she has taken any regular medications used to control allergy symptoms.

● Keep their EpiPen or inhaler handy if there is any chance your Little may need to use it.

● Many people bring their dogs out to enjoy the summer weather too. Make sure your Little knows not to approach a strange dog without consulting the owner first.

● Always wear a helmet. Make sure it fits properly before leaving for a ride.

● Make sure your bikes have air in the tires and no obvious me-chanical issues before heading out for a ride, double check that the brakes are adequate.

● Stay off the roads. Stick to designated bike paths and multi-use trails.

Know the Rules of the Trail!

● Keep to the right and pass on the left (just like a road). ● Call out to runners, walkers and other bikers before you pass

them. A simple “On your left!” is usually sufficient. ● Stop at all road crossings and yield to all vehicles. ● Use hand signals when turning or stopping.

Remember: If you ever have a safety question or concern, contact your Match Coach or the BBBS office at 563-323-8006. For more summertime safety tips, check out the Big Brothers Big Sisters Pinterest page at: https://www.pinterest.com/bbbsmv/child-safety/

KEEP YOUR SUMMERTIME FUN AND SAFE!

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Learn how to get the most from your mentor relationship! Join us for the Big and Little Training (BLT) on Thursday, June 9th. This training is designed for all matches who have

been matched 3-6 months, but open to any match that would like to attend.

Big/Little Training Thursday, June 9, 5:30—7:00 (pizza will be served!)

BBBS Offices, 130 W. 5th Street, Davenport, IA 52801

To RSVP call 563-323-8006 or email: Katie at

kzick@bbbs-mv.org or Kathryn at kallard@bbbs-mv.org

BE A GREAT MENTOR! Hope is an 11 year old Little in the sixth grade. She enjoys outdoor activities like fishing and gardening. She has been matched with her Big, Jackie Riedesel for two years. On May 5th Hope received sixth grade 1st honors at her school and was recognized for being a member of student council. Hope will also be placed in Honors English next year due to her exceptional test scores. Way to go Hope! Keep up the great work! Is your Little excelling academically or making a positive impact in our community? Big Brothers Big Sisters would like to recognize them. If your Little is doing something great email Kayla at kbabers@bbbs-mv.org to be featured in upcoming issues of Coaches Corner.

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As the school year is coming to a close and the temperature is steadily increasing, most matches will have a lot more time to see one another over summer break. At times it can become hard to think of new and exciting activities for you and Little to do this summer. No

worries, BBBS has you covered all summer long! This summer BBBS will have a ton of fun and diverse activities

that will capture the interests of any match. For the month of June there will be four BBBS sponsored match activities.

KICK OFF YOUR SUMMER WITH JUNE MATCH ACTIVITIES!

From 1 to 3 p.m. June 11th at Horses of Course Riding School, 11818 95th Ave, Blue Grass, Iowa. Matches will learn about equestrian sports and safety before getting to interact with the horses. Be sure to RSVP by June 6 as only 10 matches will be able to attend to ensure the horses don’t get spooked. Pony riding all filled up when you RSVP? No Problem! We will be hosting another pony riding activity July 16!

Saddle Up! Horses of Course

Join BBBS at the German American Heritage Museum, 712 W 2nd St,

Davenport, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 14th for an evening of Germanic

history that will include a guided tour and a craft to follow.

Play Ball! From 6 to 8 p.m. June 21st BBBS will host a Field Day at a local park. Get your heart pumping and blood flowing with an evening of kickball, volleyball, basketball and much more. Contact Kayla B at 563-323-8003 or kbabers@bbbs-mv.org for location and rain date information.

A Night at the Museum!

June 11

June 14

June 21

Super Science! From 6 to 8 p.m. June 29th a Quad City native and local teacher will conduct a series of entertaining and hands-on science experiments for elementary age Littles and Bigs alike at the BBBS office.

For more information about any of these activities contact your Match Coach or Kayla B. at 563-323-8006 or kbabers@bbbs-mv.org

June 29

Super-size your BBBS gift this year! Pledge through Birdies!

When you make a gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters through Birdies for Charity, your gift gets “super-sized”! The Birdies for Charity program adds between 5 and 10 percent to your gift (depending on program participation). You give $100 and BBBS gets $105 to $110! All you need to do is go to www.bbbsmv.org/birdies and you can give online, or download a pre-numbered (for BBBS) form.

It’s easy to give through Birdies for Charity!

www.bbbsmv.org/birdieswww.bbbsmv.org/birdies

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Amy Lowe Summer Concert, June 8- Family-friendly lawn concert in a garden setting. http://www.butterworthcenter.com/ Read local with Paul Schumacher, June 8- Read Local is a Partnership between Bettendorf Public Library and the Midwest Writing Center to promote local authors. This event will feature Paul Schumacher, author of Little Red Wolf. Free and open to everyone. http://www.mwcqc.org/events-opportunities/read-local/ Kid’s Wild Fest at Niabi Zoo, June 11- Kid's Wild Fest will feature lots of opportunities for kids to unleash their wild side. There will be kid friendly activities, such as crafts, games and more. http://niabizoo.com/ The Wonderful World of Oz exhibit, June 12, 14-17, 19, 21-26, 28-30- Don't miss this amazing and fun-filled exhibit at the Figge Art Museum with items relating to "The Wizard of Oz." See the hourglass, original costumes and more. http://figgeartmuseum.org/

D uring the summer months your Little may have more free time than usual. With fewer obligations like homework and extra-curricular activities, this is the perfect

time for a match to catch up with one another, especially if you two have jam packed schedules during the school year.

A t times, it can become difficult to think of new and exciting activities to keep both you and your Little entertained. Big Brothers Big Sisters makes an effort to plan numerous BBBS

sponsored events all summer long, with about four to five different activities each month. Along with BBBS sponsored events there will be ton of free to low-cost local events right here in the Quad Cities! Here is a list of some great events and activities that should keep any match busy until the new school year rolls around.

Quad City Arts Art Exhibition, June 1-30 - On exhibit from May 18 through July 1, will be works by Don Heggen of Long Grove and David Smith of Geneseo. http://quadcityarts.com/ Quad City Comic Con, June 4 & 5- Quad Cities Comic Con will have hundreds of vendors, artists & guests, kids 12 and under are free! Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. http://geekinccomics.com/the-quad-cities- comic-con/

Family Funday Sunday, June 5 At the QC Botanical Center. Take a look into the lives of different insects that we will encounter during our Midwestern summer. Also, learn how to make your own ladybug. http://www.qcgardens.com/general- events.html Historic Third Street Walking Tour, June 4- Aug. 13- Learn about the roots of Davenport on the Historic Third Street Walking Tour. http://www.gahc.org/

Writers Studio, June 4 & 18 - Free writing workshop for all genres and skill levels. One of MWC’s longest running programs; meets the 1st & 3rd Saturdays every month. www.mwcqc.org/events-opportunities/workshops/writers-studio/ Niabi Zoo Keeper Chats, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 Want to know what it's like to feed and care for a wild animal? Here's your chance. http://www.niabizoo.com/Events.aspx

QCGS Kite Festival 2016, June 12– Scott Co. Park. The festival will be a day filled with kites, face painting, balloon tricks, bounce houses, food, music and dance. http://www.qcgsusa.com/ Night Sky Observing with Popular Astronomy Club, June 18- Join PAC at Niabi Zoo parking lot For a Tour of the Night Sky. The Moon, Jupiter, Mars and Saturn should be visible that evening. http://pacastronomy.50megs.com/

GERMANS IN THE OLD WEST— April 17-July 17. Come and see how German heritage influenced cowboy culture. http://www.gahc.org/ Quad City Arts: Art @ the Airport, May 1st- June 30- Quad City Arts Art @ the Airport presents Andrew Au of Cincinnati and Brent Langley of Coal Valley, to show case their “life industries” exhibits. quadcityarts.com

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Things to do with your

Little! Quad City Museum Week, June 18-26. Over 19 museums from across the Quad Cities region will come together for the first ever, Quad Cities Museum Week. Enjoy this celebration of our region’s museums and participate in special activities, exhibits and promotions during this fun-filled week. http://www.qcmuseumweek.com/#sort=&type=&city= Ride the River, June 19 - Take a Father's Day tour of the Quad Cities along riverfront bike trails across Iowa and Illinois. http://www.riveraction.org/

The Great Race Finish Line, June 26- Moline will host the finish line of the 2016 Hemmings Motor News Great Race. More than 100 antique and vintage automobiles from around the world will battle for $150,000 in prize money. The event will take place at the John Deere Commons for a fun day of activities, food vendors and more. http://www.greatrace.com/ Red, White & Boom, July 3 – Fireworks will light up the night sky over the Mississippi River between Rock Island and Davenport. There will also be family activities, music and food. https://sites.google.com/site/redwhiteboom/

Bettendorf Fourth of July Celebration, July 3-4- The 4th of July celebration will kick off with a parade in downtown Bettendorf during the morning, festivities all day and fireworks at night. http://www.bettendorf.org/

Rock Island County Fair, July 13 – 17 Don't miss all the fun and activities going on during this year's Rock Island County Fair.

Walcott Truckers Jamboree, July 14-16

The Truckers Jamboree is a celebration of America's Truckers at the biggest truck stop in Iowa. http://iowa80truckstop.com/trucker-jamboree/

QCT Bix 7 and Street Festi-val, July 29-30 - Plenty of food and music can be found in downtown Davenport during the Street Festival that weekend. Patrons will have the chance to watch as more than 20,000 competitors compete in the annual Quad-City Times Bix 7 Run/Walk. http://qctimes.com/bix/

Mississippi Valley Fair, Aug 2-7. Have a good time, with a ton to do at one of the Quad Cities’ largest events. http://www.visitquadcities.com/events/great-mississippi-valley-fair-16200

Tug Fest, Aug 11-13 - In downtown LeClaire and Port Byron there will be fun and festivities all weekend long. http://www.tugfest.org/

Riverssance Festival, Sept 17-18 Enjoy a Riverssance Festival of Fine Art with more than 100 artists from across the nation at Lindsay Park, 2200 E. River Drive, Davenport. http://www.midcoast.org/

For a full calendar of local events and activities visit, http://www.visitquadcities.com/

Rock Island Grand Prix, Sept 3-4 - The world's best will compete for one of go-karting's largest cash prizes while racing through the streets of downtown Rock Island. http://www.rockislandgrandprix.com/

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MONEY-WISE KIDS: BUDGETING FOR THE FUTURE By IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union Staff

Carlos burst through the front door, a big smile on his face. He just received the call he’d been waiting for. He started his first job on Monday. Carlos thought about everything he could do with his money, including buying a car. He did some quick math. If he worked 25 hours a week at $8.50 an hour, he’d need to save every penny to afford a decent car. What about going out with his friends and new clothes? He also wanted to buy a phone. Would he have enough money to do everything? His stomach sank. How could he afford a car and everything else? Carlos needed a budget. Don’t forget—a budget isn’t about telling you what you can’t spend, it’s about deciding what’s important to you and using your money for that. Carlos knows what he wants. He wants a car, money to go out with friends, a new cell phone and clothes. To get started, Carlos needs to estimate his take home pay, approximately $180 after taxes. Next, he needs to determine how much to put aside every week for each item on his list (both wants and needs). His weekly budget could look something like this: Car: $40 Phone: $30 Clothes: $20 Spending Cash: $60 Savings: $30

Remember, this is just one week. Imagine how much it can add up in a month or over the summer. By creating a budget, Carlos was able to see his expenses and where he needs to save more or take something off his list. He’s disappointed that he won’t have enough money for a car by the end of summer. The good thing about a budget—it’s not set in stone. Carlos knows he’ll have a phone, money for new clothes and money each week to go out with his friends. He’ll have to wait longer for his car, but knows it’s not out of his reach. The budget gave Carlos a clear picture, helping him map out how to spend his money so he doesn’t get lost along the way.

Thanks to IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union for their sponsorship of the Money-Wise Kids Program.

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By UnityPoint Health—Trinity Staff Insect Bites Spending hot summer days outside will likely lead to an insect bite or two, especially if playing near heavily wooded areas or ponds. In these areas, you’re likely to find summer’s biggest foe: the mosquito. A child can help protect themselves by using insect repellent and wearing protective clothing, such as lightweight long-sleeved shirts, pants and closed-toe shoes. The majority of insect stings come from wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and bees. If a child is stung by one of these insects, look for these signs of allergic reaction:

Pain ● Redness

Large swelling outside the sting point ● Hives ● Itching If a child displays any of these symptoms, contact a pediatrician, primary care doctor or an urgent care clinic. Overheating It is normal for a child to be worn out after a long day playing in the sun, but know the signs of heat exhaustion. They include:

Nausea and vomiting ● Headache

Dizziness ● Fatigue

Hot, dry skin ● Shortness of breath

Decreased sweating If you notice any of these, find a cool, shaded area, possibly indoors in the air conditioning, to help them cool down. Give the child ice water to keep them hydrated or a sports drink to replenish fluids and needed sugars. Remove excess clothing and put a wet, cool cloth on their skin to bring their body temperature down. If the child continues to display symptoms of overheating, contact a pediatrician, primary care doctor or urgent care clinic as soon as possible. Sunburn A child’s skin is more sensitive to sunlight than your adult skin, so

protecting their skin from excessive sun exposure is essential. If a child spends long periods of time in the sun, dress them in protective clothing, such as a hat and sunglasses. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen. Apply 30 minutes before going outside and reapply every 30 to 60 minutes. Poison Ivy and Poison Oak If you believe you, a child or your clothes have come in contact with poison oak or ivy, wash the area thoroughly with soap and wash your clothes with regular detergent at the highest heat setting possible. While this may help cut down on pain and itching, you may need a topical or oral treatment to help the rash heal more quickly. Water Safety It is important to know proper water safety for a child. Use floaties or inner tubes for children too young to swim on their own. Visit pools with lifeguards and supervise young swimmers. Infants, toddlers and children who are not strong swimmers should have an adult supervisor within arm’s reach. Falls Bike riding, trampolines, skateboarding, scooters, playsets, climbing trees and hiking are all amazing outdoor activities for a child, but may lead to a fall. Prevent injuries by providing proper protective gear such as helmets, knee pads, and the right shoes. If a child does suffer a fall, know what to look for in case they suffer a head injury:

Check for external head injuries such as minor cuts or bruises

Internal head injuries may lead to unconsciousness, vomiting, or the child not walking or talking normally. Watch a child’s activity for 24 hours after a fall for any of the above symptoms. If the child is displaying any head injury warning signs, have the child’s condition assessed in an ER or urgent care clinic as soon as possible.

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Thanks to UnityPoint Health—Trinity for their sponsorship of the

Healthy Kids Program

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WHITESIDE COUNTY UPDATE: JUNE V O L U M E 8, I S S U E 6 J U N E , 2 0 1 6

Child's Name Big's First

Name

Big's Last

Name

Years

Matched

Kameron Matthew Holmer 4

Luke Shawn Kerr 3

Tatianna Amanthi Mapalagama 2

Tukker Tony Goldsmith 2

Patricia Lisa Moreland 2

Alexander Mike Erdmann 2

Aaron Patrick Kelly 1

Ireona Mindy O'Melia 1

Ellena Katy Gealow 1

Alyssa Megan Meyer 1

Big Brothers Big Sisters will be celebrating upcoming match anniversaries on June 17 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Putnam Museum in Davenport. If your match would like to join BBBS to commemorate your anniversary, please RSVP to Katie at 563-323-8006 or kzick@bbbs-mv.org

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO THESE MATCHES!

Featured Match of the Month Trence and John! Trence and John have been matched for 4 years this month! Trence and John visit with each other weekly, and do activities such as changing the oil in a lawn mower, yard work, cooking and grilling, or going to games and movies. Trence and John are always having fun together, no matter what the activity! Congratulations Trence and John!

Something New to Do with Your Little Summer is nearly here and we are ready for the warm weather! Here are two fun ideas to try with your Little: Water Bottle Wind Spirals and No-Churn Ice Cream. Recycling crafts are great fun and educational and homemade ice cream is a great way to cool off! http://www.cbc.ca/parents/play/view/water-bottle-wind-spirals

http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Make-No-Churn-Ice-Cream-Plus-10-Favorite-Flavor-Mix-Ins-/10000000205455989/g.html/?roken2=ti.pSGVpZGkgTGFyc2Vu

Things to Do in the Sauk Valley Area June 1, Wednesday 4-7 pm Dixon City Market at the Dixon RiverFront June 10- 12 Ashton Fest, Ashton Il. The Village of Ashton, Il will be celebrating the town’s history . Check out the website for more information, http://ashtonusa.com/AshtonFest/ June 11th, Saturday, Second Saturdays, Dixon, Il. Dixon Riverfront. All day. June 14th, Tuesday, Movies at the Grandon presents : “Minions”. Movies start at dusk at the Grandon Civic Center, Sterling, Il. Free Admission. June 18th, Saturday, Juneteenth CommUNITY Freedom Festival, Propheter Park in Sterling. Come and celebrate Juneteenth at the Sauk Valley's 9th annual Juneteenth Community Freedom Festival. There will be food, entertainment and fun. http://www.ywca.org/saukvalley June 25th, Saturday, Bloomin on the Rock 2016, Dixon Riverfront, Dixon, Il.10 a.m - 4 p.m. Garden Faire at Lincoln Statue - free admission. Guest speakers, interesting vendors, log cabin tours, music and food. No admission fee. June 25th and 26th, Summer Splash, Rock Falls, Il. 10 am – 2 pm, Summer Splash is a two day event highlighting some of the very best of our community on June 25th & 26th. This year - we are in a new, easier to navigate location. Join us at the Rock Falls Riverfront for great entertainment, wild game cookout, fun fair, cruise-in, petting zoo, pub crawl, and arts & crafts! Activities for all ages abound and most are free! June 28th, Tuesday, Movies at the Grandon presents: “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” at the Grandon Civic Center, Sterling. Movies start at dusk. Free admission. June 30th-July4th Petunia Fest, Dixon, Il. Dixon Riverfront. Check out their website for more information. http://www.petuniafestival.org/

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BRINGING COLOR TO THE COMMUNITY—WARREN & McDONOUGH COUNTIES V O L U M E 8, I S S U E 6 J U N E , 2 0 1 6

The big news this month is our 15th annual Mother’s Day plant sale was a BIG success! Raising funds to support our kids is the goal, of course, and seeing our long time customers come out with smiles on their faces warms our heart. We love talking to our supporters, helping them to beautify their homes while strengthening our mentoring relationships. Everybody wins! MATCH ACTIVITIES This month we hosted two great programs for our Bigs and Littles. Number one was our first-ever all-girls activity. Girls Empowerment educated some of our Littles about self-confidence and bullying. Laura Leezer, BBBS board member and Vice President of Citizens Bank, hosted this fantastic program for our girls. They talked about what they liked about themselves and finding the beauty from within. Even some of the usually quieter Littles shared their thoughts with everyone. It was obvious that all of our kids left the room feeling more confident in themselves. We are so grateful to Citizens bank and Laura for hosting this pro-gram!

For the second program we called in the Extreme Office Make-Over professionals. Our office was looking a little drab and the wall color was getting old, so we invited our Bigs and Littles in to

redecorate with their own designs. Now we have beautiful names and handprints covering our walls in every corner of the office. We are so thankful to have wonderful artists in our community that are willing to remodel for us!

Another spectacular year for the BBBS Plant Sale! 2016 was the most successful plant sale ever! We raised a great amount of money to support our kids in Warren and McDonough Counties. We need to thank STC Investments and Scott Collins for being very gracious hosts (for 10+ years now). The U of I Extension Master Gardeners for their expert advice. Macomb Centennial Morning Rotary Club and our outstanding Board members for their many hours of labor. The Phillips 66 next door for letting us use their water, and every single customer for coming out to support the work we do for the kids in Warren and McDonough Counties. Team BBBS is stronger than ever! New Intern Our intern for the summer is Holly Stauffer. She recently graduated from Western Illinois University, having studied non profit management and event planning. Holly has been a Big Sister for over a year now and we are really excited to see what programs she comes up with for our matches. We are excited to welcome Holly! To check out more pictures, from these activities and everything else we do, log on to our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/bigbrothersbigsistersofmcdonoughcounty.

2016 Plant Sale

To find out more about becoming a “Big” call Pete or Holly at 309-837-5437

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Presented by:

Tuesday, June 28 5:30—7:00 P.M.

Free appetizers, sand volleyball and

bags! Cash bar.

Bring a friend!

RSVP by June 24 to Jaime at: jkeller@bbbs-mv.org or call 563-323-8006

350 E. LeClaire Rd. Eldridge, IA

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Father’s Day Candy Jars

Supplies needed: ● Reese’s Pieces or Box of Moon Pies ● Glue

Jar with Lids (Relish, Pickle or Mason Jars) ● Scotch Tape

Printed or hand-crafted labels ● Scissors

Instructions:

Purchase your treat of choice. After cleaning the jar and lid make

sure it is dried completely. Write or print your label. For the Reese

Pieces the label says “Love You to Pieces Daddy”. For the Moon Pie

label print or write “Love You to the Moon and Back”. To print your

label of choice, click the link below.

http://handmedownmomgenes.blogspot.com/2014/06/fathers-day-candy-jar-label-printables.html

Father’s Day Card Supplies needed:

Yellow, Pink, Black and Blue Markers

2 White Papers

1 Bottle Cap

Glue

Scissors Instructions: Start by folding the white paper in half. On the top page have the child draw a minion with a pencil. Color the minion’s body with yellow marker. Cut out a circle from white paper and glue it to the inside of the bottle cap for his goggles. Use a marker to make yellow arms. Use the black marker to add hair, hands, feet, a mouth, and goggle straps.

Once the yellow marker is completely dry, paint some overalls on with blue paint or marker. Use black marker for his shoes and gloves. Next, cut out a heart that will fit on his overalls and color it pink. Finish it off by writing at the top “You’re One in a Minion, Dad”! On the inside of the card the child can write “Happy Father’s Day”, “Love” and then the child signs his or her name.

Has your match tried one

of the crafts featured in Coaches Corner? If so email photos of your creations to Kayla at kbabers@bbbs-mv.org to be featured in following issues of Coaches Corner!

For more fun crafts like these, and other great information regarding one-to-one mentoring, visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters Pinterest page at https://www.pinterest.com/bbbsmv/ or our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/1to1mentoring/?fref=photo

CRAFT ACTIVITIES—JUNE

Sign up now to mentor a child this fall www.bbbsmv.org

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MEDIA SPONSORS:

SUPPORT SPONSORS: PRESENTING SPONSORS:

THE POWER OF FLOWERS IN THE QCATHE POWER OF FLOWERS IN THE QCA

SITE SPONSORS:

BBBS exceeds last year’s net profits by 20%!

The 2016 Big Brothers Big Sisters Plant Sale was a huge success in spite of the roaring winds, frequent rain showers and cooler temperatures. More than 5,600 flats and more than 3,100 hanging baskets were sold generating over $176,800 ($84,000 net) in sales and sponsorship. More than 160 volunteers turned out to help unload plants, sort and organize them, make deliveries, work retail and do what was needed to keep the plants healthy and make sales! Thank you Quad Cities for your generosity!

This summer email photos of your flowers in bloom that you bought at Plant Sale. Send them to:

kkiesey@bbbs-mv.org

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR—JUNE 2016

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OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY! JUNE

Free Spray Parks- June 1 through Labor Day from 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. the following four spray parks will be open located at: Davenport Centennial Park at 315 S. Marquette Street, Cork Hill at 1100 Farnam Street, Goose Creek Park at 6000 Scott Street, and Peterson Park at 300 W. Central Park. FREE! Ballet Under the Stars– June 3, 4, and 5 at 8:00 p.m. at Lincoln Park Classic Theater located at 11th Avenue and 38th Street in Rock Island. FREE! Home Depot Kids Workshop- June 4 from 9:00 a.m. – Noon located at Home Depot, 920 Middle Road in Bettendorf. A FREE kid’s workshop will be held for children ages 5-12 years old. Children will build a trophy-shaped cell phone holder. Once the project is built, your child will get the chance to paint and decorate. You can register online for the workshop at www.homedepot.com or call (563) 359-7228. Summer Reading Kickoff of Champions June 4 from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St. for games, FREE food, a bounce house, face painting, and summer reading registration for all ages. FREE! Call 309-732-7315 for more information. Vander Veer Park History Walks- June 9 from 5:45-6:30 p.m. there will be a tour about the park’s history and then a concert to follow at 215 W. Central Park Avenue in Davenport. Both events are FREE! The tour meets at the Stone Fountain. Feel free to bring snacks, drinks, and a lawn chair or blanket for the concert. Call (563) 326-7818 for more information; no registration required. Animals in the library!- June 11 at 3:00 p.m. at Fairmount Street Library at 3000 North Fairmount Street in Davenport. Join us for a visit from the Niabi Zoo staff and their animals. Call (563) 326-7832. Walnut Grove Fair – Join us June 12 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, 18817 290th Street in Long Grove, IA for farm animals, games and music. Admission is non-perishable food items. Call 563-328-3283 for more details.

Science Center of Iowa presents Fantastic Forces – June 13 at 1:00 p.m. at Davenport Public Library at 6000 Eastern Avenue. Learn about aviation! FREE! Call (563) 326-7832. Juggling Jeff- June 16 from 10:00-11:00a.m. at the Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th Street to see Juggling Jeff’s act for FREE! Call (309) 732-7323. Juneteenth- June 18 from 11:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m. at LeClaire Park,400 Biederbeck Drive in Davenport. There will be music, rides, food, and family activities to celebrate June 19, 1865 (also known as Juneteenth) when Union soldiers freed the last slaves after the Civil War. Call United Neighbors at (563) 322-7363 for more information. Fejervary Family Fun Day- June 18 from Noon-5:00 p.m. at Fejervary Park at 1800 West 12th Street in Davenport. Explore the petting zoo, have fun in the bounce house, and do family activities. No registration required. FREE! Magician Rick Eugene- June 20 at 2:00 PM at the Davenport Library at 6000 Eastern Avenue come learn about magic for FREE! Call (563) 326-7832 for more details. Blossoms at Butterworth – June 26 from Noon-5:00 PM at the Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street Moline, IL to see the impressive gardens with old-fashioned music and games from the 1800s. There will also be jugglers, antique auto show, and FREE guided tours of the Deere family homes. Call (309) 743-2700 for more information. Great Race – June 26 at River Avenue in Moline in front of John Deere Pavilion. Antique automobiles will race for a $150,000 prize starting in San Rafael, California. The closing banquet that evening will be held at the I-Wireless Center. See www.greatrace.com/2016-route for more information.

Big Little Training Saddle Up Activity

Night at the Museum

Let’s Play Ball !

Super Science

Univ. of Iowa Tour

Speak with Confidence

Big’s Night Out

Ballet Under the Stars Ballet Under the Stars

Ballet Under the Stars

Home Depot Workshop

Summer Reading Kick-Off

Vander Veer Walks Animals in the Library

Walnut Grove Fair Fantastic Forces

Juggling Jeff Juneteenth

Fejervary Family Fun

Magician Rick Euigene

Blossoms at Butterworth

Great Race

Match Anniversary Party